#musical-legacy

#musical-legacy

"I memorise not instrument by instrument but the details of a maker's work so that if I see something esoteric coming through the door I might remember another fiddle like it years ago."

Jed the Fish, an influential KROQ-FM disc jockey, passed away at 69 due to aggressive lung cancer, remembered for revolutionizing alternative rock radio and influencing future stars.

This is a show stuffed with preposterously catchy hit after preposterously catchy hit from, you name it, almost any decade, Minogue herself says, before letting out that endearingly goofy laugh.

Sugar Pie DeSanto, the vibrant R&B singer, passed away at the age of 89, remembered for her powerful songs and dynamic performances despite not receiving wide acclaim.

Arturo Sandoval, noted Cuban trumpet star, has received numerous honors throughout his career including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and an Emmy Award, solidifying his impact on music.

The late Steve Albini is getting a street named in his honor in Chicago, Illinois, his longtime home, thanks to an ordinance passed by Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa.

This Proms concert was dedicated to the songs on the three albums that Nick Drake recorded in his short life. It was a fitting tribute to the legacy of his music, 50 years on from his death at the age of 26, and a recognition of his now widely recognised status as a major songwriter...

Dave Loggins, a chart-topping Nashville songwriter with hits for Kenny Rogers and Oak Ridge Boys, died at 76. His 'Please Come to Boston' achieved pop success, reflecting his diverse musical talents.